Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Sulphonyl Urea Screen
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
22nd November 2023	Volume (Adults)	1 mL	2 mL

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SULPU

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is not routinely available.

Please order a Urine Drug Screen, noting in the clinical notes sulphonyl urea screen.

Screen is only reliable for specimens collected within 24 hrs of ingestion. Please supply adequate clinical notes

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service